šećer
Latin, masculine
The Croatian word for sugar is šećer.
šećer refers to the sucrose derived from sugar cane or sugar beet used to sweeten food and drinks.
Meaning: sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beet used to sweeten food and drink (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun šećer is masculine. In the singular, you may use the genitive form šećera to indicate possession or to follow words expressing quantities. The dative singular form is šećeri, which is used when expressing movement towards the sugar or giving something to it.
Did you know?
- The root of šećer can be traced back to the Sanskrit word śárkarā, which originally meant 'grit' or 'gravel'.
- In many Balkan regions, the term šećer is used metaphorically to describe someone who is incredibly sweet, charming, or even physically attractive.
- The word šećer entered the Croatian language through Ottoman Turkish influence, reflecting the historical trade routes of the region.
Examples in context
- Šećer je zamijenio med kao zaslađivač.Sugar replaced honey as a sweetener.This sentence shows how šećer can be used as a sweetener.Tatoeba #2763030 by kkupus, translation #21001 by lilygilder
- Šećernica je prazna.There is no sugar left in the pot.This sentence demonstrates the use of šećer in the context of a container.Tatoeba #933855 by akvo, translation #278429 by Dejo
- Molim vas, možete li mi donijeti malo šećera?Could you please bring me some sugar?
- Mogu li dobiti malo šećera u mom čaju?Can I have some sugar in my tea?
- Molim te, dodaj šećer u kavu.Please add sugar to the coffee.
Example conversation
Petra and Marko are having breakfast at home.
- PetraMarko, treba li ti šećer?Marko, do you need sugar?
- MarkoDa, molim te, malo šećera.Yes, please, a little sugar.
- PetraEvo, uzmi ga.Here, take it.
- MarkoHvala ti, Petra.Thank you, Petra.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sugar” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries šećer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
